Finding The Source Of Your Pain
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Continue the following number series with the group of numbers below which best continues the series? 1 10 3 9 5 8 7 7 9 6 ? ?
A) 11, 5
C) 10, 4
B) 10, 5
D) 11, 6
ANSWER IN BOTTOM LEFTCORNER OF PAGE
Most of us will experience back or neck pain at some point in our lives. It is the price we pay for walking on two legs. If you suffer from the occasional ache or have chronic low back or neck pain, the goal is to relieve the pain, without the need for surgery. In fact, recent studies point to the fact that patients who underwent a common fusion procedure for the spine, were more likely to have a second surgery within 2 years * . The best way to avoid the need for spine surgery, is to improve the health of your spine, and physical therapy plays a key role in making that happen. Why does your neck or back hurt? One thing to understand about neck and back pain is that it is mechanical. Just like a car can have problems with moving parts, so can your spine. The daily barrage of strain on our backs with sitting, lifting improperly and poor nutrition can wreak havoc on our spines. Most spine pain comes from the following 4 areas: 1. Poor posture and alignment 2. Lack of knowledge on how to bend, lift, sit, sleep 3. Lack of muscle strength 4. Poor flexibility and muscle coordination The good news, is that your body is adaptable and you can always improve what you have. With the right treatment and training, your back or neck can usually make a full recovery. Physical therapists are the mechanics of the body, and coming to a physical therapist first can often avoid expensive testing or medical procedures. *AnandVeeravagu,TylerCole,BowenJiang,JohnK.RatliffTheSpineJournal,Vol.14, Issue7, p1125–1131 Published online: October 14 2013 WE HAVE OVER 40 INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS ON OUR ONLINE DATABASE!
Berry-Almond Smoothie Bowl HEALTHY RECIPE
• ⅔ cup frozen raspberries • ½ cup frozen sliced banana • ½ cup plain unsweetened almond milk • 5 tbsp sliced almonds, divided • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon • ⅛ tsp ground cardamom • ⅛ tsp vanilla extract • ¼ cup blueberries • 1 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes
INSTRUCTIONS: Blend raspberries, banana, almond milk, 3 tablespoons almonds, cinnamon, cardamom and vanilla in a blender until very smooth. Pour the smoothie into a bowl and top with blueberries, the remaining 2 tablespoons almonds and coconut.
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"Dresher PT also helped me gain the strength that I lost from my injury."
“PT was very helpful. When I first hurt my arm, I could barely move it and could not throw a baseball. Now I can move my arm freely and throw a baseball without pain. Dresher PT also helped me gain the strength that I lost from my injury. Without DPT I would not able to do be the things I can do now!" - Tyler N.
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